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Which actress was cast as Neytiri in James Cameron's 'Avatar' (2009), a role that Gwyneth Paltrow was reportedly considered for?
Answer
Zoe Saldaña
James Cameron ultimately chose Zoe Saldaña over other candidates including Gwyneth Paltrow to play the Na'vi warrior Neytiri in Avatar. Saldaña's performance helped the film become the highest-grossing movie of all time upon its 2009 release.
💡 Did you know?
Gwyneth Paltrow nearly starred in 'Avatar,' but James Cameron chose Zoe Saldaña instead—the film became the highest-grossing movie of all time.
Other options people guess
- Halle Berry
- Jessica Alba
- Megan Fox
Topics
- movies
- 2000s
- avatar
- casting
- james-cameron
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